Communication Assistant
kampala, Uganda * Fulltime
Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)
Reports to: Communication Officer
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct media monitoring to assess participation of stakeholders on all UAC social media platforms and generate reports.
• Research current trends and audience preferences on social media in order to create relevant content.
• Provide feedback to user inquiries and comments by stakeholders on the UAC media platforms.
• Produce real time social media updates for all UAC events.
• Build capacity for UAC staff to utilize of Social media (Whatsapp, Youtube, Instagram, tiktok, X)
• Assist in the development and execution of communication and public relation plans and strategies
• Ensure consistent HIV/AIDS messaging across all communications platforms.
• Participate in the media relations and outreach and in activities aimed at promoting UAC image.
• Maintain media calendars, appointments and support media engagements.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications team in tracking communication activities according to deadlines.
• Assist in drafting and editing internal and external communication articles (E.g. publications, press releases, social media posts).
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Journalism and Communication, or Bachelor of Mass Communication or Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism or Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations from a recognized Awarding Institution.
• Experience:
• At least 3 years working experience at the level of Communications Assistant in a public or any other reputable private Organization
• Competences:Effective Communication Skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Understanding of social media and digital communication skills
• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Ethics and integrity
• Information Technology
HOW TO APPLY
All applications indicating the title of the position being applied for should be addressed to the Director General, Uganda AIDS Commission, Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road Ntinda, P.O Box 10779, Kampala or sent by mail to recruitment@uac.go.ug
Applicants should attach the following to their applications
Letter expressing interest
Detailed curriculum vitae with names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees
Copies of relevant academic/professional certificates
Copies of previous appointments letters or contract agreements. Any period of employment not backed up by a letter shall not be considered as relevant experience
Copy of National Identity Card
Deadline: 20th December 2024 at 5.00pm
Deadline: Expired
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